This manual provides teachers and administrators with information on Asian culture, people, and customs, to aid in the teaching of English as a second language to Asian students. The guide focuses on those facets on Asian culture relevant to the immediate life of the Asian ESL student. The following issues are discussed: (1) names; (2) birthdates; (3) family structure; (4) use of "yes" or "yah"; (5) shyness and smiling; (6) etiquette; (7) humbleness; (8) respect, politeness and restraint; (9) religion; (10) attitudes and behavior in the classroom; (11) speech habits; (12) eating habits; (13) time concepts; (14) superstition and symbolism; (15) color perception; (16) culture shock; and (17) historical influences. (APM)